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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.50, 730.26 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.50, 730.26 and 406.08 is: 608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.50 : 730.26 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.50/730.26 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.50x = 730.26 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.50x = 296,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,543.98/487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.30

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